Hobart Welding Products OM-4418 Positioning Electrode Holder, Poor Weld Bead Characteristics

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12-5. Positioning Electrode Holder

10°-30°

90°90°

End View of Work Angle	Side View of Electrode Angle
GROOVE WELDS
45°	10°-30°
45°
45°
End View of Work Angle	Side View of Electrode Angle
FILLET WELDS	S-0060

12-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics

1 Large Spatter Deposits

2 Rough, Uneven Bead

3 Slight Crater During Welding

4 Bad Overlap

5 Poor Penetration

2 3 4

S-0053-A

12-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics

1 Fine Spatter

2 Uniform Bead

3 Moderate Crater During

Welding

Weld a new bead or layer for each 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thickness in metals being welded.

	1		4	No Overlap
	1		5	Good Penetration into Base
			5	Good Penetration into Base
				Metal
2	3	4	5

S-0052-B

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Contents OM-4418 ProcessesDescription From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards HOT Parts can cause severe burnsARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Fumes and Gases can be hazardousBuildup of GAS can injure or kill Welding can cause fire or explosionEngine Hazards Compressed Air HazardsFire or Explosion hazard Welding Wire can cause injuryHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Falling Unit can cause injuryEMF Information Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings Radiation can cause interferenceUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation Doivent être confiés qu’à des personnes qualifiéesDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peuDES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessuresRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion LES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peutProposition californienne 65 Avertissements Principales normes de sécuritéInformation EMF Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions − DefinitionsFuel Consumption Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesAux Power Gal./Hr Weld Power In KW Weld Amps At Rated Duty CycleAC Power Amperes Generator Power CurvePower Duty CycleVolt-Ampere Curves Volts Max Amp Min AmpAC Amps Movement − InstallationInstalling Welding Generator LocationGrounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Engine Prestart ChecksOil Connecting To Weld Output Terminals Weld cable terminal and copper bar Correct InstallationTools Needed 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft Connecting to weldSelecting Weld Cable Sizes 350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 mMaterial Thickness Reference Chart − Operating the Welding Generator Controls See SectionAmperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw Electrodes To Stop turn engine switch to OffDescription Of Controls See Section To StartUse GFCI-protected extension cord Generator Power Panel Receptacles− Operating Auxiliary Equipment X 15 a + 240 V x 9 a = 4 kVA/KW OM-4418− Maintenance Routine MaintenanceServicing Air Cleaner Stop engineGenerator Power − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting WeldingWith proper viscosity oil for operating temperature EngineStarting difficult − Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator− Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Grounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Current Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleCord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads Cord Lengths for 240 Volt LoadsStick Welding Procedure − Stick Welding Smaw GuidelinesElectrode and Amperage Selection Chart Striking an Arc − Scratch Start TechniqueStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique Positioning Electrode Holder Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics 10-30 9090 End View of Work AngleConditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During WeldingTee Joint Butt JointsLap Joint 16 in 1.6 mm Tack WeldsWeld Test Troubleshooting − PorosityTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting − Distortion Work like a Pro − Parts List Main AssemblySR1 Service SupportAssistance Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products

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